Iโve been offline for 2 months and only logged back on because I saw the news about Ann Widdecombe.
But I wish I hadnโt.
Weโre told that victims deserve dignity and injustice transcends political dividesโฆ except if youโre a conservative.
Jeremy Corbynโs legacy is marred by decades of anti-Semitism and allegiances to Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Yet, he still gets treated with enormous deference and protection by large sections of the Left.
If Corbyn were beaten to death in his home, the outrage and grief would come pouring in.
The Left would (rightly) demand justice.
And anyone using his political ideology or past misdeeds as an excuse to celebrate his death would (rightly) be blasted as inhumane and evil.
Ann Widdecombe is no more divisive or controversial than Jeremy Corbyn. Her political impact is no less important than him. Her decades of public service, regardless of whether you agree with the side of the fence she sat on, count for no less than his.
And yet, where the Left would be outraged if it were Corbyn who was beaten to death in his home, they are openly celebrating Annโs murder simply because they disagreed with her politics.
And this is a recent phenomenon. I mean, look at the senseless murders of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess.
Both MPS. Both murdered in cold blood. Both of polar opposite political parties. But, less than a decade ago, the response was horror and proper mourning that crossed political lines.
As it should have been.
Now? The level of glee is utterly grotesque.
When the victim is someone whose politics they dislike, suddenly the rules change. Tribal hatred has hollowed out basic decency, and humanity is no longer a basic foundation for all of humankind.
An elderly woman was beaten to death in her own home. Her life was taken in horrific circumstances and she deserves justice.
Cheering the violent death of a political opponent isnโt principled or brave.
Itโs just callous.
Simple as.
So, I pray for her family, for justice, and for the return of some basic human decency. Tonight was a reminder of just how far we have fallen.
And with that, Iโm logging back off.